Wesfarmers (WES) is held by 37 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it fell 13.6%: on $10,000, −$1363. We explain 2 big moves in that time.
About WES
- SectorConsumer Discretionary
- IndustryConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
- Size$86.0b
- Held by37 ETFs
- Big moves2 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +3.0%30 Sep 2026· Sector Flow
Wesfarmers rose broadly in line with a strong ASX 200 session, with the excess move above the market likely reflecting sector rotation into quality retail/conglomerate names rather than any company-specific catalyst.
- −4.6%27 Aug 2026· Earnings Beat
Wesfarmers shares fell sharply after its FY26 results were released, as investors sold despite 8% profit growth and a higher dividend, suggesting the results met or only modestly beat expectations that were already priced into a richly valued stock.
Held by 37 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WES today.
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$8818.81%
- OZXXGlobal X Australia ex Financials & Resources ETF$8368.36%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$7497.49%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$7387.38%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$6876.87%
- VLCVanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF$5775.77%
- AQLTBetaShares Australian Quality ETF$5685.68%
- YMAXBetaShares Australian Top 20 Equities Yield Maximiser Complex ETF$5025.02%
- ILCiShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF$5005.00%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$4714.71%
Why did WES fall 4.6% on 27 Aug 2026?
Wesfarmers
Wesfarmers shares fell sharply after its FY26 results were released, as investors sold despite 8% profit growth and a higher dividend, suggesting the results met or only modestly beat expectations that were already priced into a richly valued stock.
Multiple news sources confirm Wesfarmers released its FY26 annual results on 26-27 August 2026, showing 8% underlying profit growth with strength in Bunnings and Kmart offsetting WesCEF headwinds, alongside a lifted dividend. The -4.58% move at 4.2x normal ATR is consistent with a 'sell the news' reaction to a result that was solid but apparently not sufficiently above elevated market expectations for a premium-rated stock. No formal ASX announcement was captured in Layer 1 (likely a timing gap), but the volume uplift of 1.8x and the cluster of result-focused news articles leave little doubt that the earnings release is the primary driver.
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Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 37 ETFs holding WES
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- GRPA8.81% of the fund−$40
- OZXX8.36% of the fund−$38
- IESG7.49% of the fund−$34
- AQTY7.38% of the fund−$34
- GEAR6.87% of the fund−$31
- VLC5.77% of the fund−$26
- AQLT5.68% of the fund−$26
- YMAX5.02% of the fund−$23
- ILC5.00% of the fund−$23
- VETH4.71% of the fund−$22
The 10 that hold it most. All 37 are listed on the page under Held by.